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Jean
03-03-2012, 10:13 AM
Different Seasons, 1982
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Different_Seasons_face.jpg

Please grade Different Seasons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Different_Seasons) in the following three areas using the grades A, B, or C:


Entertainment Quality of the Stories
Memorability of the Stories
Effectiveness of Plot Delivery in the Stories


If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure to select only one grade in each grading area. For complete instructions, see this post (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showpost.php?p=314275&postcount=1).
pixiedark76
03-03-2012, 10:49 AM
I gave an "A" in all categories. I think this is his best collection of novellas. (I like this one way better than "Four Past Midnight")
Jean
03-03-2012, 11:26 AM
yes, same here

can someone please tell me what Effectiveness of Plot Delivery in the Stories is? if possible, with examples, like here the delivery was effective, and here it was not
Shannon
03-03-2012, 02:40 PM
Never read. I suck. :(

Bears, I would think that it is simply, "how much did you like the plot?"
Jean
03-03-2012, 10:23 PM
ah! that must be it
harrison ryan
03-04-2012, 11:16 AM
One of the most wonderful of King's catalogue, and proof that he is a great writer, not just a great horror writer.
pathoftheturtle
03-04-2012, 12:45 PM
can someone please tell me what Effectiveness of Plot Delivery in the Stories is? if possible, with examples, like here the delivery was effective, and here it was notBears, I would think that it is simply, "how much did you like the plot?"I've read amateur work that I couldn't understand what was supposed to be happening, but it's an odd question to ask about a professional. Any time some part of one of King's plots may have been obscure, I think we could assume it's a stylistic choice.
divemaster
03-04-2012, 07:11 PM
A's across the board.
Patrick
03-04-2012, 09:03 PM
I gave an "A" in all categories. I think this is his best collection of novellas. ...

I agree!
Garrell
03-04-2012, 09:39 PM
My 2nd favorite collection, FDNS is #1 to me. I so hope they make "Big Driver" a movie.
Dan
03-05-2012, 09:43 AM
Haven't read.
beam*seeker
03-06-2012, 04:10 PM
Probably my favorite of his, after Hearts in Atlantis and of course tDT
pathoftheturtle
03-07-2012, 05:25 AM
... Hearts in Atlantis and of course tDT:HIGHfive:
BROWNINGS CHILDE
03-07-2012, 05:23 PM
Triple A.
Jean
03-14-2012, 05:37 AM
Last chance to vote! the poll is closing!
mae
03-15-2012, 10:31 AM
The poll has closed. This round Different Seasons has earned an OAG (overall average grade) of 2.805555556 or 93.52% in addition to its FAS (final average score), making it 7.305555556 or 91.32%.

Grade breakdown:
Strength of Plot: A - 2.791666667 (93.06%)
Character Development: A - 2.833333333 (94.44%)
Quality of the Story's Ending: A - 2.791666667 (93.06%)